George III, 1816 Sixpence, MS63

Description

King George III Reign, 1760-1820.

Last or New Coinage, 1816-20.

1816 Sixpence.

Obverse: King's laureate bust to the right, (George the Third by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith).

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci 1784-1855.

Legend: GEOR: III D: G: BRITT: REX F: D:

Reverse: Crowned arms within order chain.

Engraver: Thomas Wyon

Legend: HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE· (Shame on he who thinks evil of it).

Edge: Milled.

Catalogue: Spink# 3791, KM# 665.

Silver, 0.925, 0.0841 oz. ASW, 19mm, 0.5mm thick.

Graded by PCGS MS 63, exceptional tone, very attractive example.

Verify code: 46295511.